Shropshire Brass is getting ready for a rather special musical journey as we join the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway for a commemorative event on Sunday 1st November 2026. Combining the nostalgic sounds of traditional brass music with the sights, sounds and smells of a working steam railway, the afternoon promises a wonderful step back …
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Christmas preparations are well underway at Shropshire Brass Ensemble, following a great rehearsal as we continue preparing for a busy and exciting run of festive engagements. We’re particularly looking forward to Christmas at Pitchford Hall on Saturday 5th December 2026, where we’ll be performing some new repertoire as part of a wonderful 18th Century Christmas-themed afternoon. The Ensemble …
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Shropshire Brass Ensemble is delighted to be taking part in a very special festive afternoon at the beautiful and historic Pitchford Hall on Saturday 5 December 2026. Organised by the English Haydn Festival, Christmas at Pitchford Hall promises a magical afternoon of music and carols in one of Shropshire’s most remarkable settings. The afternoon begins at 3pm in the Orangery, where …
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It was wonderful to have Shropshire Brass back together following our summer break for a brilliant morning of music making. Rehearsals are now well underway as we begin working on an exciting selection of new pieces ahead of our forthcoming concert season. It was great to see everyone back, instruments in hand, enjoying making music …
Shropshire Brass Ensemble is incredibly proud of our very own Steve Pritchard-Jones, who, alongside his wife Teresa, is preparing to take on a huge challenge this October, walking approximately 132 miles of the Camino de Santiago. Steve and Teresa will begin their ten-day journey in Portugal before crossing into Spain, all with the aim of raising £3,000 …
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Behind every successful musical group is someone with a passion for bringing people together through music. For Shropshire Brass Ensemble, that person is Steve Pritchard-Jones. With a lifetime dedicated to music as a performer, educator, conductor and adjudicator, Steve has created an ensemble that has quickly earned a reputation for providing outstanding live brass music across Shropshire …
Shropshire Brass Ensemble was honoured to perform at the Armed Forces Business Engagement Event, organised by Shropshire Council and held at Hatfields in Shrewsbury. The event brought together businesses, organisations and members of the Armed Forces community to celebrate the strong partnerships that exist across the county. We were proud to provide the live musical …
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Shropshire Brass Ensemble enjoyed a fantastic afternoon of music at the beautiful Shrewsbury Quarry Bandstand, performing to a large and incredibly appreciative audience in glorious summer sunshine. With the bandstand set against one of Shrewsbury’s most picturesque locations, the afternoon provided the perfect setting for an entertaining programme of music. From the opening notes to …
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This afternoon, Shropshire Brass Ensemble had the honour of performing at the Armed Forces Day celebrations held at the historic Shrewsbury Castle. Set against the stunning backdrop of the castle grounds, the event provided a fantastic opportunity to celebrate and recognise the dedication and sacrifice of our Armed Forces community. With a wonderful atmosphere throughout …
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The Shropshire Brass Ensemble has completed its memorable Normandy Tour with a final performance at the impressive Le Grand Bunker Museum in Ouistreham. The museum, which played an important role during the Second World War and now stands as one of Normandy’s most fascinating military museums, provided a unique and historic setting for the ensemble’s …
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